Registered Nurse (Rn) - University Of Saint Joseph

This position reports to the Director of Health and Wellness, the incumbent in this position will play a vital role in coordinating clinic operations and providing high-quality, evidence-based medical care, health resources, and health education to enrolled students.

• Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations, as well as institutional policies and procedures.
• Coordinates patient flow, triage, and handles medical emergencies, contributing to day-to-day clinical operations.
• Manages incoming phone calls, monitors departmental email inboxes, and greets clinical visitors.
• Performs electronic health data management, including the processing of incoming student health documentation.
• Maintains practice standards for quality and efficiency.
• Oversees inventory, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Actively participates in health and wellness programming.
• Membership on committees as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

School/Department Requirements: The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Maintains current CT RN licensure, BLS certification, and professional liability insurance.
• Initiates policyholder insurance reports for incidents of student accidental injury and blood-borne pathogen exposure, monitoring claim status.
• Monitors trends in student health and coordinates infectious disease management on campus.
• Current State of Connecticut RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in nursing preferred.
• Current BLS (provider) certification, or eligible.
• Experience with, or an understanding of, developmental issues related to students in a higher education setting.
• Ability to assess and communicate the healthcare needs of a diverse coeducational student population.
• Experience in urgent care, school-based health clinic, occupational health department, or university health service is preferred.
• Experience utilizing EMR/EHR systems highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education & Experience

• Current State of Connecticut RN licensure required
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in nursing preferred
• Current BLS (provider) certification, or eligible
• Experience with, or an understanding of, developmental issues related to students in a higher education setting
• Ability to assess and communicate the health care needs of a diverse coeducational student population
• Experience in urgent care, school-based health clinic, occupational health department, or university health service is preferred
• Experience utilizing EMR/EHR systems highly preferred

Qualifications:

• Willingness to perform all necessary clinical tasks, including obtaining vital signs, performing point of care testing, and environmental controls
• Specific vaccination and disease prevention strategies may be implemented as needed to ensure campus community health
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
• Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and other programs as needed. Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• 403(b) with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition Waiver (include spouse & dependent waivers)
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 529 CHET savings plan

NON-DISCRIMINATION & TITLE IX INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION

The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.